Shirt-sleeve.



G. A. VIDETTE.

SHIRT SLEEVE,

APPLICATION FILED IIILY II. Isn.

1,266182, Patemed May14,1918.

GEORGE A. VIDETTE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

SHIRT-SLEEVE.

Application filed July 11, 1917.

To all whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE A. Vmn'r'rn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented new and usefullmproveniente in Shirt-Sleeves, of which the following' is a specification.

This invention relates to sleeves of shirts, and its object is to provide a novel and improved sleeve composed of two sections which are separably and adjustably connected, so that the lower or cuff section `can be lengthened or shortened, and also entirely removed to save the same from becoming soiled while the wearer is at work.

The object stated is attained by means of a combination and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter described and claimed, and in order that the same may be better understood,l reference is had to the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification.

In the drawing,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the upper section of the sleeve;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the lower detachable section;

Fig. 3 is a cross-section showing the manne of connecting the two sleeve sections, an

Fig. 4 is an elevation thereof, with parts broken away.

Referring specifically to the drawing, the sleeve is composed of an upper section 5 and a detachable lower and outer section 6, the former being connected to the body of the shirt in the ordinary manner, and the latter being provided wit a cuit as usual. The section 6 is detachably connected to the section 5, and when removed therefrom, the shirt is left with short sleeves, and the section 6 is saved from being soiled while the wearer is at work. The connection between the two sleeve sections is made by two clasps which are constructed and arranged in the following manner:

The clasp comprises two Shanks 7 having outstanding matching ears through which passes a pin 8 whereby the shanks are pivotally connected. The Shanks are enlarged at one end to provide two gripping jaws 9, and at their other end they are enlarged to provide retaining heads 10. One of the jaws may be provided with barbs 11 to obtain a better hold. A spring 12 is coiled around the pivot pin 8 and engages the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 14, 1918.

serial No. 179,869.

shank 7 in such a manner that the jaws are held normally pressed together, the device therefore being a spring clasp.

The material at the top of the sleeve section 6 is doubled, and in the inner layer of fabric is made a but-ton hole 13, and across the latter is mounted a tab 14. The spring clasp hereinbefore described is attached to the sleeve section 6 by inserting one of the heads 10 into the button hole 13, leaving the other head and also the Shanks 7 and the jaws 9 free. The sleeve section is therefore formed with a pocket to hold the clasp. The button hole is located close to the top edge of the sleeve section 6 so that the clasp can be readily engaged with the sleeve section 5. When the clasp is in place, its headed end lies under the tab 14, the top edge of the latter being left detached intermediate its ends to provide an opening through which the jaw end of the clasp extends.

The tab keeps the clasp close to the sleeve and serves as a guard to prevent it from accidentally slipping out of the button hole 13. The tab also serves to hold the clasp at all times presented in proper position for engagement of its jaws 9 with the sleeve section In order that the clasp may be readily attached to the sleeve section 5 without danger of tearing the same. said sleeve section is provided with a series of suspension tabs 15` formed by a plaited strip which is set in a slot cut in the body of the sleeve section, the plaits forming the tabs. As a number of plaits are provided, and the clasp is engageable with any one of them, it will be seen that the connection between the sleeve sections is an adjustable one, and the section 6 may be set as high or low on the arm as desired. When the two sleeve sections are connected, they appear as one, and the clasps are entirely concealed from view, so that the sleeve does not differ in appearance from an ordinary one-piece sleeve. The bottom edge of the sleeve section 5 may be provided with a cuE 16 to render it more presentable when the shirt is being worn without the section 6.

The sleeve structure hereinbefore described makes a convenient and practical shirt for doctors, surgeons, business men, etc., and provides a dress and Work shirt in one The detachable sleeve section can be easily and quickly removed and replaced,

and it is devoid of buttons or similar fasteners to annoy the wearer. The sleeve can also be readily adjusted as to length, and this can be done Without rolling it up and Without the use of sleeve holders that inter tere With the free Circulation of the blood. lt is also not necessary to roll up and muss or break the Cuffs, and the detachable :teature reduces laundry bills. Two clasps as shown suice to make a secure attachment, but the number of clasps employed is ini material.

neeenee l claim:-

A shirt sleeve comprising separate upper and lower sectionsil fasteners carried by the lower section, said section having a pocket on the inside in which the fasteners seat and from which Athey project for detachable engagement with the upper section, and retainingtapes extending across the mouth of the pocket and the projecting portions of the fasteners.

ln testimony whereof'l ax my signature1 GEORGE A. VIDETTE.

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